The heads of regiments are required to see that the troops join in prayer morning and evening as far as the service will permit. Toussaint Louverture evenheadjoin Change image and share on social
I have taken my flight in the region of eagles; when I alight, it must be on a rock, and that rock must be a constitutional government, of which I shall be the head so long as I shall be among men. Toussaint Louverture alightconstitutionaleagle Change image and share on social
I accept everything which is favorable for the people and the army; for myself, I wish to live in retirement. Toussaint Louverture acceptarmyfavorable Change image and share on social
We went to labor in the fields, my wife and I, hand in hand. Scarcely were we conscious of the fatigues of the day. Heaven always blessed our toil. Toussaint Louverture blessconsciousday Change image and share on social
I know how to move the people, but I know also where to stop in my own actions so that, when I strike, I shall be felt and not seen. Toussaint Louverture actionfeltmove Change image and share on social
They have in me struck down but the trunk of the tree; the roots are many and deep - they will shoot up again! Toussaint Louverture deeprootshoot Change image and share on social
I have need of Rigaud. He is violent. I want him for carrying on war; and that war is necessary to me. Toussaint Louverture carryrigaudviolent Change image and share on social
Avoid sloth, the mother of all vices! Toussaint Louverture avoidmothersloth Change image and share on social
The Spanish offered me their protection, and liberty to those who would fight for the cause of the kings. I accepted their offers, seeing myself entirely abandoned by my brethren, the French. Toussaint Louverture abandonacceptbrother Change image and share on social
At the beginning of the troubles of Saint Domingo, I felt that I was destined to great things. When I received this divine intimation, I was four and fifty years of age; I could neither read nor write. Toussaint Louverture agebegindestine share on social
